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Crime
Gunfire erupts after lathi‑charge during Ganesh Visarjan in Datiya, injuring uncle and nephew
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 24 Sep 2026, 06:45 PM
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A violent clash broke out during the Ganesh Visarjan ceremony in Datiya, Madhya Pradesh, when police used lathis and later opened fire, leaving an uncle and his nephew injured.
Datiya, a town in Madhya Pradesh, witnessed a sudden escalation of violence on the evening of the Ganesh Visarjan procession. Police units initially resorted to lathi‑charges to disperse a rowdy crowd that was obstructing the ritual immersion.
According to eyewitnesses, after the lathi‑charge failed to restore order, officers opened fire, discharging several rounds into the gathering. The exchange resulted in injuries to two members of the same family – an uncle and his nephew – who were rushed to the nearest hospital for treatment.
Local authorities have launched an investigation to determine the exact sequence of events and to identify those responsible for provoking the clash. The police have stated that the use of firearms was a last resort after repeated attempts to control the situation without lethal force.
No fatalities have been reported so far, but the incident has raised concerns among community leaders about crowd‑control protocols during religious festivals. The district administration has promised to review security arrangements for future events.
According to eyewitnesses, after the lathi‑charge failed to restore order, officers opened fire, discharging several rounds into the gathering. The exchange resulted in injuries to two members of the same family – an uncle and his nephew – who were rushed to the nearest hospital for treatment.
Local authorities have launched an investigation to determine the exact sequence of events and to identify those responsible for provoking the clash. The police have stated that the use of firearms was a last resort after repeated attempts to control the situation without lethal force.
No fatalities have been reported so far, but the incident has raised concerns among community leaders about crowd‑control protocols during religious festivals. The district administration has promised to review security arrangements for future events.